Local pro hockey: Privateers fall in season opener, 4-0

DANBURY, Conn.  Tim Richters goal and two assists and Mike Browns 33 saves helped defending Federal Hockey League champion Danbury to 4-0 win over the Watertown Privateers in the season-opener for both teams on Saturday.

Cody Ayers and Robert Vanwynsberghe provided first-period goals and Ryan Dolance assisted on both for Danbury (1-0). Ryan Patsch rounded out the scoring in the third for the Whalers.

Matt Anthony stopped 29 shots for Watertown (0-1).

The Whalers hoisted the championship banner from the 2012-13 season before the start of the game.

The Privateers play host to the Danville Dashers at 7:35 p.m. Friday at the Watertown Municipal Ice Arena for the teams home opener.

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